How to Make Gnocchi Like a Pro

Master the authentic Italian techniques behind delicious, tender gnocchi, and learn five flavorful variations on the classic recipe - plus all the different ways to shape these delicious dumplings!

Discover the expert tips and techniques behind the traditional potato gnocchi of Northern Italy, as Chef Gerri Sarnataro guides you step-by-step to a five-star gnocchi dish! You’ll learn everything from selecting the right potato to cutting and shaping the dumplings for that light, fluffy texture you love, and you won’t stop there: Gerri will also teach you how to make a delectable spinach and ricotta gnudi, a semolina gnocchi and a rustic polenta gnocchi topped with a savory mushroom and sausage sauce. You’ll even learn how to prep, roast and caramelize butternut squash to create the perfect gnocchi dish for fall. Sign up and unlock the secrets behind one of Italy’s most treasured recipes!

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. All About Gnocchi

Meet Gerri and get an overview of the skills and techniques you'll use to make an eclectic variety of delicious gnocchi dishes.

37:06

Lesson 2. Potato Gnocchi

Learn to make potato gnocchi as Gerri walks you through each step. You'll master this classic dish with her detailed instruction.

23:50

Lesson 3. Ricotta & Spinach Gnudi

Gerri shows you how to clean and sauté the spinach before expertly incorporating the ingredients and shaping the gnudi.

32:59

Lesson 4. Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Use this sumptuous squash to spice up your gnocchi and make a sage butter sauce.

23:54

Lesson 5. Gnocchi alla Romana

Learn all about semolina, cut out your gnocchi and create the traditional gnocchi alla romana with Gerri's guidance.

27:19

Lesson 6. Polenta Gnocchi

Mix up your gnocchi dishes with polenta, then add sausage and mushrooms for a new kind of treat!

22:54

Lesson 7. Bonus: Equipment & Ingredients

Gerri walks you through the nuances of the ingredients and equipment used to make gnocchi.

"I've made potato gnocchi before and they always fell apart or were hard as rocks so that I pretty much gave up on one of my favorite Italian dishes. Gerri made it so easy. I followed her potato gnocchi instructions exactly and they were terrific. I just wish my photo would do them justice. I have watched all lessons - had no idea that I could make gnocchi from squash! - and will try all of the recipes provided. The upbeat, nice Italian music certainly adds to the class, videos are well done, and Gerri's fun remarks (about quality control etc.) made me feel like I was in one room with her. Highly recommended!" - Stoeffchen

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Lesson 1. All About Gnocchi

Meet Gerri and get an overview of the skills and techniques you'll use to make an eclectic variety of delicious gnocchi dishes.

37:06

Lesson 2. Potato Gnocchi

Learn to make potato gnocchi as Gerri walks you through each step. You'll master this classic dish with her detailed instruction.

23:50

Lesson 3. Ricotta & Spinach Gnudi

Gerri shows you how to clean and sauté the spinach before expertly incorporating the ingredients and shaping the gnudi.

32:59

Lesson 4. Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Use this sumptuous squash to spice up your gnocchi and make a sage butter sauce.

23:54

Lesson 5. Gnocchi alla Romana

Learn all about semolina, cut out your gnocchi and create the traditional gnocchi alla romana with Gerri's guidance.

27:19

Lesson 6. Polenta Gnocchi

Mix up your gnocchi dishes with polenta, then add sausage and mushrooms for a new kind of treat!

22:54

Lesson 7. Bonus: Equipment & Ingredients

Gerri walks you through the nuances of the ingredients and equipment used to make gnocchi.

The instructor

Gerri Sarnataro, Instructor of How to Make Gnocchi Like a Pro

Chef Gerri grew up looking forward to Sundays, when her grandmother would make an authentic Italian feast with fresh ricotta, ravioli and lasagna dripping with melted mozzarella. After receiving her degree in Culinary Arts from the French Culinary Institute, she worked in several top New York restaurants, and eventually opened Cucina della Terra, Umbria’s premier, hands-on cooking school. Gerri also teaches classes in professional-level pastry arts, specialty culinary skills, and Italian home cooking at The Institute of Culinary Education, where she shares her passion for the delicious, genuine flavors of traditional Italian cuisine.

Yummmmmm!

Great presentation! Can't wait to start making my own gnocchi and maybe I'll share!

Great presentation! Can't wait to start making my own gnocchi and maybe I'll share!

Gnocchi Class

by esti.zeir2907545 on November 28, 2014

A very clear class

A very clear class

Great class!

by Phenie on November 1, 2014

Made me feel like I was right in her classroom. Great detail and wonderful explanations. I really appreciated the bonus lesson on equipment and products. The proper ingredients are so important to success!

Made me feel like I was right in her classroom. Great detail and wonderful explanations. I really appreciated the bonus lesson on equipment and products. The proper ingredients are so important to success!

Frequently asked questions

A lot of different types! Gerri teaches you how to make gnocchi with a wide variety of ingredients. You'll make Gnocchi alla Romana, Gnocchi di Patate and even butternut squash gnocchi. You'll boil some gnocchi and bake other types. Gerri will also teach you to make different shapes of gnocchi.